Jade Gaviller
Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a strong track record of successfully managing teams and driving operational success. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends, and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Jade provides an analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. She is a results-driven management professional with a proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Business Services
Glencore Canada
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Manager to Finance department & Business Services
- Lead and direct financial management, Health & Safety & Environmental compliance
- Test work & Consulting
- Oversee performance with Contract and Project Management
- Ensuring positive compliance
- Managing all cost-effective approval & processes
- Manager of 2025 Budget for XPS Industry Relevant Solutions
- Develop and monitor all financial plans, budgets, forecasts
- Providing critical support to immediate and future organizational requirements
- Review and analyze financial performance
- Implementing various control systems, accounting policies and procedures
- Implementing internal controls and governance
- Process Mapping and establishing efficiencies
- Deltek/Vantage Point Software
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Finance Superintendent
IAMGOLD Corporation
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Manager to Cote Gold Finance Department (Payroll Dept, Accounts Payable Dept, and Financial Analysts)
- Leader of Finance Department for operational readiness phase and subsequent operational phase
- Oversee all accounting operations within Cote Gold as part of IAMGOLD Corporation
- Creation of Change Management Processes
- Implementation of technology systems, and software
- Develop and monitor all financial plans, budgets, forecasts, Life of Mine (LOM) plans, controls, and accounting practices
- Create and manage all business systems in relation to the Finance Department at Cote Gold (Power Bi, SharePoint, PowerPoint etc)
- Review and analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets
- Oversee and manage the establishment and set up of electronic financial and operational systems for the mine site
- Implementing various control systems, accounting policies and procedures
- Implementing internal controls and governance
- Lead 2024 Budget Process
- Create and Manage all Power Bi Visualizations
- Oracle software
- Manage contracts and milestones with vendors
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
Senior Accountant – Base Metals North Atlantic Financial Planning & Analysis
Vale
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Lead development of Capital plans and forecasts
- Working with multiple stakeholders of Vale to ensure successful budget planning
- Monitor, analyze and provide high quality analysis of financial reporting
- Capital processes for the North Atlantic Operations
- Lead monthly performance of all capital projects against budgets/targets
- Lead the process of multi-annual/multi-currency performance management for the North Atlantic
- Management of PTS Software
- SAP Accounting Software
- Power Bi Visualization Software
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
Cost Controller
Vale
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Monthly PowerPoint Presentations of all NAPG Projects
- Monthly Executive Summary Reporting
- Vale Policies and Procedures
- Financial reporting to NAPG Management and Vale’s Executive Board
- Cash/Cost Flow of NAPG Capital Projects
- Change Management training
- Evaluated vendor contracts, identifying areas for negotiation or alternative procurement methods to reduce expenses.
- Optimized budget allocation for increased efficiency and reduced waste in multiple projects.
- Reduced project costs by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Analyzed cost trends, leading to timely identification of potential issues and proactive solutions.
Financial Controller
Walden Group
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Year End & Audit Preparations
- Month End Reconciliations
- Capital Asset Control
- Sage Business Vision, Microsoft Office
- Policies and Procedures
- Cash Flow and Capital Budgets/Scheduling
- Financial Reporting
- Process Mapping
- Government Reporting
- Management to 30+ employees (accounting department/procurement/warehouse)
- Software expert/trainer
- Managing positive cash flow through all divisions and all currency divisions
- Financial reporting to shareholders
- Management to all accounting and procurement departments
- All financial operations (Banking/Loans/Credit)
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
Staff Accountant
McLelland Crawford Topp LLP
02.2009 - 05.2016
- Year End & Audit Preparations
- Bookkeeping
- Managerial accounting for over 30 clients
- Financial Counseling
- Tax Recommendations
- Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, CaseWare, Tax Prep
- Payroll & Benefits
- Board Meetings
- Continuous Learning
- Policies and Procedures
- Personal & Corporate Tax
- Business reports and financial reporting
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ONBachelor of Business Administration -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ONSkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project planning
- Policy implementation
Accomplishments
- Achieved Operational Readiness by introducing all key metrics for the team as well as creating all financial processes for success.
- Achieved Accounts Payable Automation through effectively working with other departments of Cote Gold to establish proper processes and working with IT department on implementation of automation software.
- Hired, trained, supervised and mentored Finance Department staff for success.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Manager, Business Services
Glencore Canada
05.2024 - 11.2024
Finance Superintendent
IAMGOLD Corporation
08.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Accountant – Base Metals North Atlantic Financial Planning & Analysis
Vale
01.2021 - 08.2022
Cost Controller
Vale
06.2019 - 01.2021
Financial Controller
Walden Group
05.2016 - 06.2019
Staff Accountant
McLelland Crawford Topp LLP
02.2009 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Laurentian University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
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